791 Pandora Avenue, V8W 1N9 Victoria, Canada
#38 of 42 hotels in Victoria
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1363 hostel reviews
7.3Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Location
8.7
Facilities
7.4
Staff
8.3
Value for money
7.8
Free Wifi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 27, 2024
Yumiko
JapanSleeping on the top bunk bed was uncomfortable.
Breakfast was much better than I expected. I really liked the waffles, fruit yogurt and cheese.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 25, 2024
Elaine
CanadaThe request that I made for a bottom bunk when I booked wasn't honoured, even though I got an email saying that it would be. Dinner was essentially the same, or very similar both days I was there.
Accommodating me at the last minute with a discount because of their mistake about my request. Breakfast was included and had a good variety of choices.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 25, 2024
Zoltan
Hungarythe false fire alarm at 1 in the morning.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 24, 2024
Milan
CanadaThe room was a bit smaller than expected but I booked last minute so I’m sure I would have able to book what I wanted if I booked earlier.
Very friendly and accommodating staff. Great location for the event I was attending.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 20, 2024
Murry
New ZealandNo issues
Basic but that's what I expected, nice ambience, great that they provided breakfast and a basic dinner.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 18, 2024
Inna
UkraineThe kitchen is good, but the catlery is very old, could be replaced. I'm my room the door doesn't work properly, I couldn't open the door a few times to go outside (housekeeping helped me). The smell in the room was not good. Was quite noisy at night.
The location is great, from the waterfront, only 20 min walk. Free breakfast, dinner, and one drink. Staff is really friendly and helpful.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 16, 2024
Katharina
GermanyFun place with good food
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 14, 2024
Libby
New ZealandBed was rather sqeaky each time you rolled over
Great central location. The homely breakfast and dinner were really appreciated. Thanks guys. Older style building but clean and well kept. room good size as was ensuite. All in all good value for money.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 12, 2024
Martin
United KingdomNo lift and I was on 3rd floor. Place was pretty old and showing its age. A bit expensive for what it was.
Well run friendly place. Breakfast and dinner was included and dinner was pretty good vegan, breakfast was somewhat eccentric. The location was close to downtown and the Harbour. Bar in common room made for conviviality.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 10, 2024
Clare
CanadaThe sheets were abit scratchy (albeit clean). The fan provided was small and weak, but luckily I was able to get an extra one from the staff. I wish earlier check in was offered without extra charge... at least for the private rooms where you pay more.
Location is great. Bathroom kept clean. Room is sufficient for one person and quiet throughout the night. Free food is nice and staff were great.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 10, 2024
Maxime
CanadaLots of sirens every night
Easy location to get around
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 9, 2024
Olena
UkraineToo small room, windows didn't close. Washroom somewhere in the corridor...
Clean, with fridge. Breakfast, dinner and drinks included.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: June 8, 2024
Suyu
CanadaThe blanket on the bed is odor.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 7, 2024
Patrick
NetherlandsParking somewhere else
Nice friendly people
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Yoko
FranceI would appreciated if the "small queen room" had a little more space around the bed.
Dinner : Not only helped us save money, it was very good ! Breakfast : I was a basic break option, but my daughter was very happy with the waffles. Room : We had a "small queen room" and it was very small, the bed occupied the space and very tight space.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 2, 2024
Hannah
GermanyBecause the building is old the walls are very thin. I could hear every movement in the hallway outside, every time someone walked, opened a door, talked — definitely recommend ear plugs :) The bed wasn’t very comfortable, it was like a camping bed.
The location was great, very central and easy to walk everywhere. The staff were very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 30, 2024
Siobhan
New ZealandBed was very loud and creaky, and not very comfortable to sleep on. Also no elevator so if you have a large bag you need to carry it up flights of stairs.
Clean and helpful staff. Easy check in and check out! I had a private room so can’t speak much to the other rooms.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 30, 2024
Jansen
NetherlandsNo fresh vegetables, no fresh fruit.
+: nice people, good kitchen. top location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 26, 2024
Helen
AustraliaThere's nothing in the bathrooms to dry your hands when washing them after being to the bathroom. The shower head near the 14 rooms needs replacing.
It was a nice surprise to have breakfast and dinner included, and a free alcoholic beverage. The social atmosphere is great. Trivia on Thursday nights is super fun.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 24, 2024
Abdolmahdi
CanadaThe lunch was a little but breakfast was excellent
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 23, 2024
Svitlana
Canadadinner (rice with sauce)
breakfast, drinks like hot chocolate; friendly people; organized.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 22, 2024
Ivana
Czech RepublicThe locality
The dinner and the evening trivia
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Maurice
CanadaIt’s noisy around the hostel, very busy roads so traffic noise all night. Although quiet time is between 23.00-8.00 it doesn’t really quiet down before 1 am in the hallways
Very clean- superb location. You can walk everywhere. Breakfast was really varied and nice. The dinner offering was a bonus. Staff very friendly.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 4, 2024
Patricia
United States of AmericaBikes in basement secure but putting bikes on hooks is difficult!
Central location, private room, atmosphere
Stayed in April 2024
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